Telangana's Upcoming Power Plant Is In Severe Violation Of The Law

With history as an indicator, this is not the first time that the government has ignored the social and environmental repercussions of a development project. And while corruption, bureaucratic arm-twisting and power equations allow for such negligence, the environment and various communities who have the misfortune of living in these 'power zones,' continue to pay a hefty price.

For more in-depth reading on the matter, with direct reporting from the affected area, you can read Scroll's piece on the same here. 

Words: Krupa Joseph